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01/10/19: Scottish fishing after Brexit, Young farmer in Shropshire, Farming and mental health

As part of Farming Today's week on Brexit Kevin Keane reports from Peterhead Fish Market to see if the industry that most wanted Brexit is ready for it.

This week Farming Today is marking four weeks until the U.K. leaves the European Union on 31st October - Kevin Keane went to Peterhead Fish Market to see if the industry that wanted Brexit is ready for it, and he found many in optimistic mood.

Doug Avery, a farmer from New Zealand found himself in desperate straits after years of drought took its toll on his land and his mental health. He rebuilt his life and is on a tour of the U.K to talk about his experiences.

Richard Griffiths has lined up Max Porter, a graduate from Harper Adams, to take-over his farm, but they've found it difficult to obtain planning permission to built Max a house on the land. They tell Anna their story.

Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer: Toby Field

14 minutes

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  • Tue 1 Oct 201905:45

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